Inherited forms of mineralocorticoid hypertension.

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Aldosterone, the most important mineralocorticoid, regulates electrolyte excretion and intravascular volume mainly through its effects on renal distal convoluted tubules and cortical collecting ducts. Excess secretion of aldosterone or other mineralocorticoids or abnormal sensitivity to mineralocorticoids may result in hypertension, suppressed plasma renin activity, and hypokalemia. Such conditions often have a...

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